Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. Former competitive cyclist. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Red Truck Marketplace Launch

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RED TRUCK LAUNCHES NEW INNOVATIVE SPORTS MARKETPLACE CONNECTING ATHLETES, FANS, CAUSES & BUYERS OF LIGHTLY USED BICYCLES AND GEAR THAT COME WITH GREAT INSPIRATIONAL STORIES PORTLAND, OR ‘” (March 21, 2018) ‘” Red Truck has announced the launch of its new innovative sports marketplace at www.redtruck.com designed to connect athletes, fans, brands, and causes through the exchange … Read more

Duer Performance Denim Jeans

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Thanks to Duer’s Performance Denim, I’ll never look at plain old jeans the same way again. And I’ll admit, I was skeptical at first. Because jeans are jeans, right? Apparently not, as I’ve learned over the past month or so. Previously, if I wanted plenty of comfort and motion in my jeans, I had to … Read more

Boycott Vista? Really?

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I’ve read that there is a call to boycott Giro, Bell, Camelbak, CoPilot, and other brands owned by Vista Outdoor. It’s that sort of knee-jerk (with the emphasis on “jerk”) reaction that gets me up on my soapbox today. While I too am saddened by the lives lost recently in Florida, I am not so naive … Read more

Ruger Accurate Folder From CRKT

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Ruger Accurate Folder From CRKT

If you’re looking for a modern folder with old-school touches, check out the Accurate™Folder from CRKT. It’s from their Ruger collection, and was designed by Bill Harsey, of Creswell, Oregon. Bill is one of those guys that values function over form, but still has an eye for smart design. While the Accurate™is a solid knife, … Read more

Henty Enduro Backpack

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The Enduro Backpack from Henty is designed by the same company that brought us the Wingman. This Australian duo started out with a product designed to carry your work clothes while commuting by bike. Lucky for us, they have branched out into other categories. With their Enduro Backpack, it’s all about play, not work. Overview … Read more